it's great that you mentioned the potentially infinite types of guitar tone based on type and brand. many "audiophiles" do not have the experience on different tones of guitars, drums, or other instruments, because they do not play these instruments. it is really an advantage knowing how instruments should sound.
Very cool. Man I want that Tavish phono :) I also have a bunch of gear and my latest purchase Klipsch Heresy IV’s have my undivided attention right now. Keepers
i heard the O/96's a few years ago at CDF in montreal, a great hi-fi shop that sells Shindo and Leben amps. The system i heard was a Brinkmann Bardo (which a good friend bought) with the Leben and a bunch of A23 cables and step up. I had a few of my own favorite LP's with me, the system blew my mind. The Devores with a low power tube amp at not a crazy price like the Leben was a great match.
I like my analogue signal to STAY analogue, and my digital signal to convert to analogue (abviously a digital signal can't stay digital if you intend to actually hear it) with very little loss! You have a fantastic setup though!
Until I heard this I would’ve said exactly what you’re saying. And it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. The only failing I can report is that the overall soundstage is smaller then when using the same turntable purely through my tubed amplification.
As a fellow NYr it's always interesting to see how NY audiophiles set things up, as space is tighter here than most realize. It would be nice to see more of your room/set up. As always, I dig it
Hi Ken, just stumbled on your channel, great video, I also have a Thorens 124 Mark ll with a SME 3009 series ll fixed headshell complimented with a Luxmam 115C MC cartridge, loved the tour of your gear!
Ken I’m always amazed by your turntables especially that Thorens TD 124 it’s beautiful. Those Devore Fidelity Speakers are a dream of mine I love the build with your setup it’s stunning and can’t forget the Shindo gear man Ken awesome gear so timeless. Lovellandrew
Klipsch model 4's (Forte, heresy, etc): Polymid drivers, vastly improved crossover. They are head and shoulders better than any previous Klipsch. They don't shout, get harsh and they resolve. They told me that a tube pre-amp with a solid state amp would be my favorite combo. Previous models couldn't do that, they were too PA like. These sound like real instruments, especially drums. Two things I recommend people do for Klipsch: Make sure they have proper space to breathe in a treated room, and get a tube pre amp at least. I got rid of my high end JM labs because I enjoy the three- way Klipsch much better than any two way I've owned or listened to.
Hi Ken, What Hi-Fi's verdict for the Technics su R1000, Lacks rhythmic precision and puch,Sound staging could be more expensive. Is there some truth to that. Your answer would be highly appreciated before I throw some serious cash
Wonderful system, Ken. I love Devore speakers, and can only hope to one day own a pair. I share your ownership of a Tavish phono pre as well, which is running my DL103r cart. Very warm and musical presentation. Thanks very much for the beautiful system tour, Ken. Loved it!
Thanks for the tour of your space and the heads up on the Technics integrated amp. Sounds very promising. Love the Village, it must be nice to live there ...most of the time
Thank you. Post Covid has become kind of a nightmare in that there are these asshole dirtbike gangs terrorizing the entire city. But the rest the time it’s nice good restaurants all the famous jazz clubs. Don’t think I could live anywhere else
Ken great video, if you had to live with just one turntable which one would it be and why❔... I like the idea of the technics 1200g you have options by changing out the heads listening to different cartridges what are you thoughts ❔
Hands down the Thorens, TD 124, or perhaps a Garrard 401. None of the new tables have the exhilaration and drive and energy and sense of propulsion as the old Thorens. They’re much quieter and cast a bigger stage with a blacker background, but they don’t have that sense of human energy.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 Just curious where would you recommend someone look for older turntables, and are parts still readily available for them, thanks Ken have a great memorial day 🇺🇸
Hi Ken - cool post. First time stumbling onto your channel. Thanks for sharing. Traditionally I went from my Rega 2 to my old home entertainment Okyno receiver. Decided to buy some better equipment and was not sure about the best way to setup the wiring. Hoping you can steer me in the right direction. I have Focal Bookshelf speakers, Schiit Vidar speaker amp, Schiit Saga preamp and a musical fidelity m2si. I was not sure what should get wired to what; speaker wires, Rega 2 connection, etc. l appreciate any guidance you may share -
Are DeVore speakers made more specifically for tube amps? I currently own a McIntosh MA5300 integrated amp, would the DeVores match up well to this amp, any thought would be helpful.
Ken, you have a wonderful system. The Kuzma Stabi R is on my wish list! BTW what's the step up ratio of your Sculpture A step up transformer? I see that the Concept is 0.42mV with 11 ohm internal impedance. Is it 1:20? Thanks!
Ken, what do you think of the Jelco 350s? I just picked up a Thorens 124 and am tonearm shopping for something that can use a lower to mid compliance cart. If you were starting from scratch, would you still go with the Jelco or with something else?
Great Stuff, I would drive myself crazy if I was swapping out gear all the time. After running the same gear for 25 years I recently did a major update from Table to Speakers. Couldn’t be happier, I’m good for another 25. 😎
Records were hifi in the '70s but digital (CD, etc.) made LPs lowfi. It is fine if you like the distortion of records, same as tubes. They still sound good.
you're right. That's why vinyl, tube amps, turntables and vinyl pressing plants have gone out of business. Just no interest. Thanks for your informed opinion.
Try the Mola Mola Kula with the built in Tambaqui dac and phono to try as a super integrated. Their technology starts where Techniques technology stops.
Thanks Ken! Hoping to hear some Shindo gear in a few weeks. Always been intrigued but have never heard them. I'm a Naim guy, so it should be interesting.
Hey Ken, I have a question for you. I see that you have that beautiful Thorens sitting on an IKEA bamboo cutting board. I just got one of those to put under my Rega P3. What kind of feet did you put under the cutting board? Did you do any other treatments to it to help dampen any resonances it may have? Lastly, did you do anything to remove the oil they rubbed the board with at the factory?
MikeyN6IL. I wasn't aware of oil on it? Your hands more sensitive than mine. I place the ikea shelf on three groups of small stacked mahogany squares, app 1" by 1" cause wood is always good.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 "cause wood is always good", LOL. At least where vibration & resonance damping is desired, some Drumdots or Drumtacs might work better. Or simply a sheet of 1lb/S.F. Mass Loaded Vinyl Sheeting (MLV) sandwiched between 1/4"-1/2" thick CCF (neoprene or similar rubber sponge-type closed cell foam). That's a good isolation/barrier combo.
Love your channel - love this video - I wish you would include aspects of audiophile equipment, in some way, with some of your other vinyl record review videos. Great stuff! Question: I think I will be needing a new cartridge soon and have been "preparing" my system for this event. I tried to save money by buying the Pass Lab Pearl 2 phono preamp kit for my Linn LP 12 Sondek (Ittok 2 arm; ortofon cartridge kapunkt a) all Prima Luna equipment with DIY speakers; don't know enough if the preamp was the right decision yet. I was looking for some recommendations for cartridges in the $1500-$2300 US range. Listen to most music but tend to like more subtle style music than rocking out music (Jazz, Classical and chill mainstream). Please feel free to ignore this unsolicited (unpaid) question/advice if seen unkind.
I'd suggest an EMT TDS15 around 2 k, and there's a cheaper one, but they're kinda hot and forward. VTA has to be set low, but they retreive everything. I'd also check the Stereophile Recommended COmponents under carts. My colleagues, especially Herb and Michael, have heard everything
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 Yeah, not to brag but, it really does. The best "component" if you will that contributes to the sound is the sloped ceiling dedicated room that it is in. The life like presence that I am able to achieve after moving my stereo from my main living room to the attic and trying different speaker placements is hard to put to words. On the level (if not more) to buying new speakers. If you are ever in your home town of Detroit I would be honored to invite you over to Windsor Canada for dinner and a listening session. kindest regards
Hi Ken, Im fairly new so late to the channel party somewhat. Sorry to dump and unrelated to this vid comment here but..Been checking out your other vids such as not well known jazz records, the Joe Henderson one and a couple of others. Great stuff and very informatively fun. Thanks a bunch! You may already have done a video such as the one Im going to suggest ; but have you considered doing a best by the label kind of video series? Why I ask is you mention Argo label in one of your vids which Im not familiar with really that much. I think it would be cool to do a few videos by label. Such as "Favorite Argo Jazz Titles" or "Contemporary Records Favorites and Those Not As Well Known But Should Be" (how's that for a title, ha) Just something that crossed my mind and thought Id yammer to you about. Lots more vids to watch of yours, thanks again!
Thanks. I know back in the day when the big names are playing Yamaha something changed at the top that change the relationship between the drummers and the company. I don’t know what. I’m not a drummer anymore so I don’t have the inside scoop. I just like the sound of the old Yamaha drums
Woah! Kinda feel naked suddenly! You sir are equipped! Don't think I'll ever be able to afford such gear but makes one dream! Thank God I mainly focus on music first and foremost! Peace!
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 wow, thanks Ken. Sounds like I may get away with O/96s in my 16x16ish room after all. Just gotta find a way to afford them! Was thinking about getting some O/93s next year, but if 96s would work in the room, maybe I keep saving?
@@blahblahwhatblahblah I had the 93s for a long time. and the 96 knocked me out, much better than I even expected. More resolving, more depth, cleaner bass, more separation of instuments
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 I've always been intrigued by the Devores - how do they compare to Vandersteen Treo CTs (if you have heard)? That's what I have now - and I love them. SOunds like they have some of the same characteristics sonically.
@Ken Micallef Jazz Vinyl Audiophile Can you say anything about Tannoy with your Shindo gear, especially in comparison to the Devore Os with your Shindo gear?
Good stuff. Does the bass behave with the O/96s? I have the O/93s and love them, but haven’t loved the bass of the O/96s when I’ve heard them. Flabby. Not sure what would cause that.
Yamaha Recording Custom drums...late 80's. I have a full set...nothing like them! ...and to think at one point I almost sold them and was dissuaded by the jerks I had to deal with on Craigslist so I kept them...my good luck!
That’s at the recording series. Why have so many artists left Yamaha for Gretsch.? I mean beyond the old school correct thing. Nothing sounded like those old Yamaha
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 I owned a studio in Staten Island and someone brought them in for a session...the next day I was shopping for a set and the next week I owned a set and never looked back....ha!ha!
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 Most have left Yamaha because their higher tier drums are no longer Made in Japan by Sakae. And their Artist Relations/Backline Support is not what it used to be, which is incredibly important for a pro drummer. You can always find a nice OG Yamaha kit, but expect to pay for it if it's in good condition. Or look into the actual Sakae-branded kits. Very nice sound. The British Drum Co is producing some phenomenal drums as well, though pricey. And nearly every respectable recording studio I know keeps a classic Gretsch kit as their main house kit...for the floor tom and bass drum sound if nothing else...and for good reason. Either that or a classic Ludwig kit. Unfortunately, this video seemed like more of an ad/sales pitch rather than a "system tour". I guess that's to be expected with the Stereophile association, but :/. At least it was respectable gear for the most part. Enjoy the music.
not in my apartment. Near to the "ground" is the top suspended floor of an old tenement. I have both belt drive and direct drive tables. You don't know me or what I like.
@kenm 10:06 icallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 You tell 'em Ken. ! The hi fi buyer. ( consumer ) is an amateur, but think they are professionals. It is a delusion I was never able to convince my customers about. They do not get it that you are a professional with a time and work commitment. that simply cannot be matched by a amateur.
....I should tell you who I am . Michael Celani ..." Modern Audio Consultants, Boulder , Colorado. I was the first importer of ProAc Loudspeakers of Borehamwood, UK and Anthony Michaelson"s Musical Fidelity. 1982. All the years in the business ( 40 ) I never saw a customer's system that was properly designed to operate at full potential. I am sure you know this so I apologise in advance. After ProAc importing I designed and built my own speaker from my own designs for 22 years. Lots of Seas and Scanspeak woofers and tweeters ! Among others. P. S. The design configuration of those Canton speakers was my invention , the 7 inch woofers in a slender coloum.for ProAc in 1985. ProAc called it the " SuperTower.
Every Item you have or talk about I have never heard of. This tells me all the HiFi outlets I frequent and online are not up there with the gear you own and talk about.....Australia sadly does not have the population and the hugh following of Hi End Hifi gear as the US UK and EU In saying that there are several boutique distributors but with the $ conversion and import frieght they are very prohibitive ,,,,,Great show.....
The only thing your miss Ken is some tweaker cable's, I can send you a set of interconnects to try, they will be free & yours to keep, all I need is your address, great video & nice gear👍
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 Yeah man, don't you know? With the right drugs anything sounds great. :-P I'm sure there are still plenty of tweakers in The Village.
digitizing the phono input leads to an irremediable loss of information, there is a further loss on reconverting to analogue analogue signals should stay in the analogue domain so that technics is fatally flawed
Its vinyl so it can't be hifi. Well, good components will help a bit but a needle is still scratching over a bunch of gouges in plastic. Try a CD or digital file.
I lived in the Village through the 80s and 90s after I got out of Grad School and would still be there if I hadn’t married a California Girl. I had big Infinity speakers in my small apartment on Patchin Place. I miss places like the Blue Note. Remember Gil Evans at Sweet Basil? And all those murky cellar clubs. Love watching your videos from there Ken.
I always find it hilarious to listen to these review "experts" describe how things sound. The more expensive the equipment, the more adjectives and verbs they string together to describe it's attributes. Where does one find "The Complete Thesaurus of Arbitrary and Subjective Terminology?" Asking for a budding audiophile.
It's kind of funny now I know that the equipment in other words stereo system have texture and color come on guys stop the BS and tell it like it is sounds good sounds good all these words like it's some kind of a living thing it's laughable I don't listen to any of these guys when they review Systems I go by my years and that's it some expensive stuff sound good and some sound bad and that's the way it is believe me I've been there and that's my humble opinion God bless
@@pedrocolsYeah, the nostalgia of cassette tape dynamic range sets their hearts a flutter. They spend thousands on their titanium turntables to recreate it.
no brains, just babbling all day. You can't "hear" my hi-fi over computer speakers. And any music clip over 7 seconds will be silenced by youtube due to copyright restrictions. You wanna hear hi fi? go a hifi dealer.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 let us hear your toys play some tunes. UA-cam offers you an opportunity to let us hear how your set up sound so talk less and let us hear it. That is what I mean. Regards.
@@fredericdondin This was about talking about my gear, hence "audio hi fi tour." UA-cam will mute or remove every and any song after 5 or 6 seconds. I have played PLENTY of music clips over the past three years on this channel.
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As a HiFi enthusiast, I could watch system tours like this all day ❤️
Loved this video. How you described the sound difference, tone, texture, etc. with the equipment you have in your space was eloquently done.
Thank you very much I appreciate it
Listening to people like these explain sound I am reminded of people talking about wine!
it's great that you mentioned the potentially infinite types of guitar tone based on type and brand. many "audiophiles" do not have the experience on different tones of guitars, drums, or other instruments, because they do not play these instruments. it is really an advantage knowing how instruments should sound.
"when I'm playing the thorens I prefer the thorens, when I'm playing the kuzma I prefer the kuzma" -- LOVE IT
Awesome setup.
I think I will be lusting after the Devore’s for another decade at least.
Always dig your videos.
Me and one of my sons are wearing our “Jazz Vinyl Lovers” T-Shirts today
Thank you very much
Cool gear Ken! Dream job to be able to review and have equipment rotating in the la casa like that👍🏻Love those UK Spendors.
Hi Ken,great review.Have you listened to the FLEETWOOD DEVILLE SQ?They are very revealing too, sound amazing with Shindo Masetto and Montille amp.
Very cool. Man I want that Tavish phono :)
I also have a bunch of gear and my latest purchase Klipsch Heresy IV’s have my undivided attention right now. Keepers
i heard the O/96's a few years ago at CDF in montreal, a great hi-fi shop that sells Shindo and Leben amps. The system i heard was a Brinkmann Bardo (which a good friend bought) with the Leben and a bunch of A23 cables and step up. I had a few of my own favorite LP's with me, the system blew my mind. The Devores with a low power tube amp at not a crazy price like the Leben was a great match.
I like my analogue signal to STAY analogue, and my digital signal to convert to analogue (abviously a digital signal can't stay digital if you intend to actually hear it) with very little loss! You have a fantastic setup though!
Until I heard this I would’ve said exactly what you’re saying. And it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. The only failing I can report is that the overall soundstage is smaller then when using the same turntable purely through my tubed amplification.
As a fellow NYr it's always interesting to see how NY audiophiles set things up, as space is tighter here than most realize. It would be nice to see more of your room/set up. As always, I dig it
Right, I forgot to include a picture of of the total system. I’m going to make a video of my record so maybe I’ll include that
I think ur hi fi system is super amazing mate,,,,,, specially ur turntable I wish I can have one,,,,,,, 👍😁🎩🎧🇺🇲
Hi Ken, just stumbled on your channel, great video, I also have a Thorens 124 Mark ll with a SME 3009 series ll fixed headshell complimented with a Luxmam 115C MC cartridge, loved the tour of your gear!
Ken I’m always amazed by your turntables especially that Thorens TD 124 it’s beautiful. Those Devore Fidelity Speakers are a dream of mine I love the build with your setup it’s stunning and can’t forget the Shindo gear man Ken awesome gear so timeless. Lovellandrew
The best preamp I ever heard awas the Audionet Stern. There is no compromise. You should also demo one.
Klipsch model 4's (Forte, heresy, etc): Polymid drivers, vastly improved crossover. They are head and shoulders better than any previous Klipsch. They don't shout, get harsh and they resolve. They told me that a tube pre-amp with a solid state amp would be my favorite combo. Previous models couldn't do that, they were too PA like. These sound like real instruments, especially drums. Two things I recommend people do for Klipsch: Make sure they have proper space to breathe in a treated room, and get a tube pre amp at least. I got rid of my high end JM labs because I enjoy the three- way Klipsch much better than any two way I've owned or listened to.
I laughed when you said those drums were unbeatable.
The warped platter on the Thorens would drive me absolutely crazy.
Hi Ken, What Hi-Fi's verdict for the Technics su R1000, Lacks rhythmic precision and puch,Sound staging could be more expensive.
Is there some truth to that.
Your answer would be highly appreciated before I throw some serious cash
Thanks for the new tour Ken. Loved it I’ve lusted over those Devores for sometime now. Sweet sounds I’m sure ✌🏻
Wonderful system, Ken. I love Devore speakers, and can only hope to one day own a pair. I share your ownership of a Tavish phono pre as well, which is running my DL103r cart. Very warm and musical presentation. Thanks very much for the beautiful system tour, Ken. Loved it!
VU Meters. Love 'em. Great stuff Kenny.
Hi Ken, as much as I drool for the Technics R1000 how can this be one of the best integrated amplifiers when it digitised the analoge vinyl playback
I’m an old school, analog guy, but hearing is believing.
Thanks for the tour of your space and the heads up on the Technics integrated amp. Sounds very promising. Love the Village, it must be nice to live there ...most of the time
Thank you. Post Covid has become kind of a nightmare in that there are these asshole dirtbike gangs terrorizing the entire city. But the rest the time it’s nice good restaurants all the famous jazz clubs. Don’t think I could live anywhere else
The Village has always been a trip. Lived on Christopher a decade or so ago and it was a mad house. A fun mad house to be sure!
@@williamschaefer7399 that;s it!
Ken great video, if you had to live with just one turntable which one would it be and why❔... I like the idea of the technics 1200g you have options by changing out the heads listening to different cartridges what are you thoughts ❔
Hands down the Thorens, TD 124, or perhaps a Garrard 401. None of the new tables have the exhilaration and drive and energy and sense of propulsion as the old Thorens. They’re much quieter and cast a bigger stage with a blacker background, but they don’t have that sense of human energy.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455
Just curious where would you recommend someone look for older turntables, and are parts still readily available for them, thanks Ken have a great memorial day 🇺🇸
Hi Ken - cool post. First time stumbling onto your channel. Thanks for sharing. Traditionally I went from my Rega 2 to my old home entertainment Okyno receiver. Decided to buy some better equipment and was not sure about the best way to setup the wiring. Hoping you can steer me in the right direction. I have Focal Bookshelf speakers, Schiit Vidar speaker amp, Schiit Saga preamp and a musical fidelity m2si. I was not sure what should get wired to what; speaker wires, Rega 2 connection, etc. l appreciate any guidance you may share -
Are DeVore speakers made more specifically for tube amps? I currently own a McIntosh MA5300 integrated amp, would the DeVores match up well to this amp, any thought would be helpful.
Ken, you have a wonderful system. The Kuzma Stabi R is on my wish list! BTW what's the step up ratio of your Sculpture A step up transformer? I see that the Concept is 0.42mV with 11 ohm internal impedance. Is it 1:20? Thanks!
I don’t know the ratio per se. I just know it sounds better with this cartridge than the Bob devices or auditorium 23 sut
Hi Ken! Quick question: have you ever heard mactone gear and what's your opinion about them?
Do you use the phono of your Shindo Allegro, or do you only use the Tavish Design phono?
Where can I get that T-shirt ??
Ken, what do you think of the Jelco 350s? I just picked up a Thorens 124 and am tonearm shopping for something that can use a lower to mid compliance cart. If you were starting from scratch, would you still go with the Jelco or with something else?
RL, I got the Jelco, now discontinued, mainly cause it was affordable. I'm looking for an Ortofon as replacement now.
First time I've tuned in, Ken. Very informative and an easy, knowledgeable presentation. Subscribed.
Thank you, John
Really love the system tours. Thanks for showing it.
Technics? Liked their turntable
Wheres the tv?
Great Stuff, I would drive myself crazy if I was swapping out gear all the time.
After running the same gear for 25 years I recently did a major update from Table to Speakers.
Couldn’t be happier, I’m good for another 25. 😎
Just wondering, do you have a solid state or tube power supply with the Tavish?
Solid state thanks
Records were hifi in the '70s but digital (CD, etc.) made LPs lowfi. It is fine if you like the distortion of records, same as tubes. They still sound good.
you're right. That's why vinyl, tube amps, turntables and vinyl pressing plants have gone out of business. Just no interest. Thanks for your informed opinion.
Try the Mola Mola Kula with the built in Tambaqui dac and phono to try as a super integrated. Their technology starts where Techniques technology stops.
What cartridge is on the Thorens?
YES!
Do you drive your neighbors insane with your system?
Thanks Ken! Hoping to hear some Shindo gear in a few weeks. Always been intrigued but have never heard them. I'm a Naim guy, so it should be interesting.
Think I reviewed a Naim Uniti Atom, liked it a lot.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 I'd love to hear your thoughts on a higher-end Naim system. 252/250 or better.
Hey Ken, I have a question for you. I see that you have that beautiful Thorens sitting on an IKEA bamboo cutting board. I just got one of those to put under my Rega P3. What kind of feet did you put under the cutting board? Did you do any other treatments to it to help dampen any resonances it may have? Lastly, did you do anything to remove the oil they rubbed the board with at the factory?
MikeyN6IL. I wasn't aware of oil on it? Your hands more sensitive than mine. I place the ikea shelf on three groups of small stacked mahogany squares, app 1" by 1" cause wood is always good.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455
"cause wood is always good", LOL. At least where vibration & resonance damping is desired, some Drumdots or Drumtacs might work better. Or simply a sheet of 1lb/S.F. Mass Loaded Vinyl Sheeting (MLV) sandwiched between 1/4"-1/2" thick CCF (neoprene or similar rubber sponge-type closed cell foam). That's a good isolation/barrier combo.
ThxK🐚👽🐚
Love your channel - love this video - I wish you would include aspects of audiophile equipment, in some way, with some of your other vinyl record review videos. Great stuff!
Question: I think I will be needing a new cartridge soon and have been "preparing" my system for this event. I tried to save money by buying the Pass Lab Pearl 2 phono preamp kit for my Linn LP 12 Sondek (Ittok 2 arm; ortofon cartridge kapunkt a) all Prima Luna equipment with DIY speakers; don't know enough if the preamp was the right decision yet. I was looking for some recommendations for cartridges in the $1500-$2300 US range. Listen to most music but tend to like more subtle style music than rocking out music (Jazz, Classical and chill mainstream). Please feel free to ignore this unsolicited (unpaid) question/advice if seen unkind.
I think I'd look at Grados, Ortofons. MC?
Your rig sounds great
I'd suggest an EMT TDS15 around 2 k, and there's a cheaper one, but they're kinda hot and forward. VTA has to be set low, but they retreive everything. I'd also check the Stereophile Recommended COmponents under carts. My colleagues, especially Herb and Michael, have heard everything
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 Yeah, not to brag but, it really does. The best "component" if you will that contributes to the sound is the sloped ceiling dedicated room that it is in. The life like presence that I am able to achieve after moving my stereo from my main living room to the attic and trying different speaker placements is hard to put to words. On the level (if not more) to buying new speakers. If you are ever in your home town of Detroit I would be honored to invite you over to Windsor Canada for dinner and a listening session. kindest regards
Hi Ken, Im fairly new so late to the channel party somewhat. Sorry to dump and unrelated to this vid comment here but..Been checking out your other vids such as not well known jazz records, the Joe Henderson one and a couple of others. Great stuff and very informatively fun. Thanks a bunch!
You may already have done a video such as the one Im going to suggest ; but have you considered doing a best by the label kind of video series?
Why I ask is you mention Argo label in one of your vids which Im not familiar with really that much.
I think it would be cool to do a few videos by label.
Such as "Favorite Argo Jazz Titles" or "Contemporary Records Favorites and Those Not As Well Known But Should Be" (how's that for a title, ha)
Just something that crossed my mind and thought Id yammer to you about.
Lots more vids to watch of yours, thanks again!
Great. Idea. Check out "Dan the Jazz Shepherd," extremely knowledgeable about lesser known labels, and he has ALL the records!
Digress all you like! So what did they do to the Yamaha drums?
Thanks. I know back in the day when the big names are playing Yamaha something changed at the top that change the relationship between the drummers and the company. I don’t know what. I’m not a drummer anymore so I don’t have the inside scoop. I just like the sound of the old Yamaha drums
@Pablo wedgburg
They are no longer made by Sakae in Japan and their Artist & Backline Support is lacking.
Woah! Kinda feel naked suddenly! You sir are equipped! Don't think I'll ever be able to afford such gear but makes one dream! Thank God I mainly focus on music first and foremost! Peace!
Great stuff Ken. I’m guessing that’s a new plinth on your thorens.
yes, reasonably so. One of the cheaper Moldovian jobs
Hi Ken, great to hear you've snagged some O/96s. Can I ask about the room size you have them in, and how much space they need from the walls?
very small room. say 15x15. The right speaker is close say 1 foot from the wall, left speaker far away from wall
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 wow, thanks Ken. Sounds like I may get away with O/96s in my 16x16ish room after all. Just gotta find a way to afford them! Was thinking about getting some O/93s next year, but if 96s would work in the room, maybe I keep saving?
@@blahblahwhatblahblah I had the 93s for a long time. and the 96 knocked me out, much better than I even expected. More resolving, more depth, cleaner bass, more separation of instuments
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 I've always been intrigued by the Devores - how do they compare to Vandersteen Treo CTs (if you have heard)? That's what I have now - and I love them. SOunds like they have some of the same characteristics sonically.
@Ken Micallef Jazz Vinyl Audiophile Can you say anything about Tannoy with your Shindo gear, especially in comparison to the Devore Os with your Shindo gear?
In all honesty, Dave, Vinnie and Steve could make a garbage can sound great!
Sure. He’s making a different point though…
Good stuff. Does the bass behave with the O/96s? I have the O/93s and love them, but haven’t loved the bass of the O/96s when I’ve heard them. Flabby. Not sure what would cause that.
In my room I have the exact opposite experience. The O93s are much softer and less well defined overall in my room
You sir have a lot of notches on your hifi stand. 😉 Your experience and opinion is welcome.
Thanks a lot Kosie.
Great to get to see your gear. Thanks
Yamaha Recording Custom drums...late 80's. I have a full set...nothing like them! ...and to think at one point I almost sold them and was dissuaded by the jerks I had to deal with on Craigslist so I kept them...my good luck!
That’s at the recording series. Why have so many artists left Yamaha for Gretsch.? I mean beyond the old school correct thing. Nothing sounded like those old Yamaha
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 I owned a studio in Staten Island and someone brought them in for a session...the next day I was shopping for a set and the next week I owned a set and never looked back....ha!ha!
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Most have left Yamaha because their higher tier drums are no longer Made in Japan by Sakae. And their Artist Relations/Backline Support is not what it used to be, which is incredibly important for a pro drummer.
You can always find a nice OG Yamaha kit, but expect to pay for it if it's in good condition.
Or look into the actual Sakae-branded kits. Very nice sound. The British Drum Co is producing some phenomenal drums as well, though pricey.
And nearly every respectable recording studio I know keeps a classic Gretsch kit as their main house kit...for the floor tom and bass drum sound if nothing else...and for good reason. Either that or a classic Ludwig kit.
Unfortunately, this video seemed like more of an ad/sales pitch rather than a "system tour". I guess that's to be expected with the Stereophile association, but :/. At least it was respectable gear for the most part.
Enjoy the music.
Had the Adagio for a while very nice
Tone is king!
it is indeed.
Agreed. Detail can become wearisome.
Not that you play everything at a high volume, but do you have understanding neighbors?
1 yes, 2, no
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 my upstairs neighbor in yorkville was no fan of trumpet back in the day
I dont understand why anyone would want to digitize an analog vinyl record? Why not just play a CD? Please explain. Thanks
you'd have to hear it. Lowest noise floor ever.
Turntables should be set up as near to the ground as possible. Still belt drive Garrard or Thorens? Too many 'purists' like colorations
not in my apartment. Near to the "ground" is the top suspended floor of an old tenement. I have both belt drive and direct drive tables. You don't know me or what I like.
@kenm 10:06 icallefjazzvinylaudiop6455
You tell 'em Ken. !
The hi fi buyer. ( consumer ) is an
amateur, but think they are professionals. It is a delusion I was
never able to convince my customers about. They do not get it that you are a professional with a time and work commitment. that
simply cannot be matched by a
amateur.
....I should tell you who I am .
Michael Celani ..." Modern Audio
Consultants, Boulder , Colorado.
I was the first importer of ProAc
Loudspeakers of Borehamwood, UK
and Anthony Michaelson"s Musical
Fidelity. 1982.
All the years in the business ( 40 )
I never saw a customer's system that was properly designed to operate at full potential. I am sure
you know this so I apologise in advance.
After ProAc importing I designed and built my own speaker from my own designs for 22 years. Lots of
Seas and Scanspeak woofers and
tweeters ! Among others.
P. S. The design configuration of
those Canton speakers was my
invention , the 7 inch woofers in a
slender coloum.for ProAc in 1985.
ProAc called it the " SuperTower.
Techniques ? or Technics.....! 😆
Every Item you have or talk about I have never heard of. This tells me all the HiFi outlets I frequent and online are not up there with the gear you own and talk about.....Australia sadly does not have the population and the hugh following of Hi End Hifi gear as the US UK and EU In saying that there are several boutique distributors but with the $ conversion and import frieght they are very prohibitive ,,,,,Great show.....
I guess most people haven't heard of this stuff, but Thorens is a legacy brand. if you're into hi end audio in the US you know this stuff. Thanks
www.theaudiotailor.com.au/pages/brands
nirvanasound.com/
www.audiophile-store.com.au/
www.melbournehifi.com.au/
The only thing your miss Ken is some tweaker cable's, I can send you a set of interconnects to try, they will be free & yours to keep, all I need is your address, great video & nice gear👍
tweakers cables?
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455
Yeah man, don't you know? With the right drugs anything sounds great. :-P I'm sure there are still plenty of tweakers in The Village.
Ken, the manufacturer is Technics, not Techniques
From the manufacturer, it can be pronounced either way
👌👌
Based solely on your review I bought Volti Rivals. No regrets.
Lucky man!
digitizing the phono input leads to an irremediable loss of information, there is a further loss on reconverting to analogue
analogue signals should stay in the analogue domain
so that technics is fatally flawed
Typical. you haven't even heard it. The worst kind of audio person who comments without hearing.
loss of information? it's the exact opposite. but it doesn't matter cause you hear nothing but your own voice ringing around your head... .
Wrong @john holmes
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455
Why do you engage trolls ?
@@ralex3697 they piss me off.
Its vinyl so it can't be hifi. Well, good components will help a bit but a needle is still scratching over a bunch of gouges in plastic. Try a CD or digital file.
Hilarious. Take that nonsense to a CD channel.
Nice. Thanks!
I lived in the Village through the 80s and 90s after I got out of Grad School and would still be there if I hadn’t married a California Girl. I had big Infinity speakers in my small apartment on Patchin Place.
I miss places like the Blue Note. Remember Gil Evans at Sweet Basil? And all those murky cellar clubs. Love watching your videos from there Ken.
@@westernartifact580 California Girls are the best!
Pronounced 'Torrens'.
Nice 👍
I always find it hilarious to listen to these review "experts" describe how things sound. The more expensive the equipment, the more adjectives and verbs they string together to describe it's attributes. Where does one find "The Complete Thesaurus of Arbitrary and Subjective Terminology?" Asking for a budding audiophile.
It's kind of funny now I know that the equipment in other words stereo system have texture and color come on guys stop the BS and tell it like it is sounds good sounds good all these words like it's some kind of a living thing it's laughable I don't listen to any of these guys when they review Systems I go by my years and that's it some expensive stuff sound good and some sound bad and that's the way it is believe me I've been there and that's my humble opinion God bless
Some sound good some sound bad....reviewing your comment id say it lacks any texture or warmth.
Based on measurements alone turntables are very far from being "Hi-FI"
No need for "measurements" to determine that: The hiss, wow, crackle, pop and inner groove fidelity loss can be heard by the naked ear.
@@twntwrs "Audiophiles" swear vinyl is the best sounding music renderer.
@@pedrocolsYeah, the nostalgia of cassette tape dynamic range sets their hearts a flutter. They spend thousands on their titanium turntables to recreate it.
Timbral is pronounced TAM-bral
No demos just chatting all day
no brains, just babbling all day. You can't "hear" my hi-fi over computer speakers. And any music clip over 7 seconds will be silenced by youtube due to copyright restrictions. You wanna hear hi fi? go a hifi dealer.
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455
Why so rude ? I ignore trolls
Less talk more sound !
I talked about the sound of each component I mentioned. What do you mean?
@@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455 let us hear your toys play some tunes. UA-cam offers you an opportunity to let us hear how your set up sound so talk less and let us hear it. That is what I mean. Regards.
@@fredericdondin This was about talking about my gear, hence "audio hi fi tour." UA-cam will mute or remove every and any song after 5 or 6 seconds. I have played PLENTY of music clips over the past three years on this channel.
This may be "toys" to you, not to me.
@@fredericdondin what equipment do you recommend for listening to equipment on youtube?